One of our most-popular French language titles for schools is this award-winning tale of courage, determination and survival set in occupied France.

Jewish thirteen-year-old Fanny finds herself in charge of a band of children forced to flee the children’s home where they live. Filled with heart-stopping moments, the children dodge authorities and real terrors as they make for the Swiss border, under the leadership of the fearless, determined girl.

A study guide from the French Cultural Service is available to download from ifi.ie/studyguides.